Posts Tagged ‘Sexuality’
What’s in a Name?
What have you been called? As a 4th grade teacher, my list is extensive and a few entries would frankly not be appropriate for this devotional. However, the majority of the list (Sadie, Ms. Skibo, daughter, sister, friend, leader) are all titles I cherish. Technically, my list would also include “Sarah”, my given name, but…
Read MoreDiscovering Faithful Inclusion as a Family
In 2008, I embraced Christianity, profoundly moved by the saving grace of Jesus, which revealed the depth of my need for His salvation. My spiritual journey took a challenging turn as I encountered teachings in various churches branding homosexuality as a severe sin, often linking it to the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah’s destruction.…
Read MoreLoving Like Jesus
It is more important than ever for churches, schools, and businesses to be welcoming, inclusive, and celebrate all people for who they are! When our middle child came to their father and I and told us they are non-binary, I said to them, “Okay. You are still my child and the same person you’ve always been.…
Read MorePartners in Creation: What being a transgender Christian means to me
Humans need stories. Go to any community, in any nation, on any continent, at any point in our history, and you’d find people sharing stories with one another. Stories help us to remember where we came from, to remember what’s important to us, to evoke powerful emotions, to imagine the lives of others both like…
Read MoreAcceptance, Welcome and Understanding
We all know what it’s like to be around people who don’t want you there. It’s a heavy feeling in your stomach as you realize you’re an outsider in the group. Sometimes people can make us feel this way without even knowing the hurt they’re causing. And it cuts the deepest when this hurt happens…
Read MoreDialogues On: Sexuality
A Four Session Study You are invited to participate in “Dialogues On: Sexuality”, a 4 session study led by Pastor Dara Schuller-Hanson and sponsored by the Reconciling in Christ Task Force. Topics will include: “Why talk about gender in church?”, “Sex and Marriage” and “Are all welcome?”. We will engage in conversation on a topic…
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